Display container



W I l mlm M, M36@ c. A. SHEFFER DISPLAY CONTAINER Filed July 5, 1934ATTORN E YS Feb, M, g., c, A, SHEFFER @3054 v DISPLAY CONTAINER FiledJuly 5, 1934. 3 Sheets-*Sheet 2 A INVENTOR.

ATTORNEYS Feb. 11, 1936. c. A. sHr-:FFER lDISPLM CONTAINER Filed July 5,1954 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR. C/Mf/es /Z J/fffr ATTORNEYS PatentedFeb. 11, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 40 Claims.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a display container especially adapted to have itscontents displayed and removed from the top thereof in successive layersor strata.

Second, to provide in a display container of this character means forelevating and adjusting the contents thereof as the same are removedfrom the top of the container, to maintain the appearance of a freshlyopened container.

Third, to provide improved means for carrying the invention into effect,which are simple and economical in their parts, and very efficient andeffective for the purpose intended.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appearfrom the description to follow. The invention is defined and pointed outin the claims.

A structure Which is a preferred embodiment of the invention isillustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. l is a perspective view of a full display container embodyingcertain features of the invention, the lower portion of the containerbeing broken away and sho-wn in section.

Fig. 2 is a View partially in side elevation and partially in section ofa partially emptied container.

Fig. 3 is a horizontal section illustrating the coaction of the edges ofthe false bottom or panel with the side walls of the box.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the device fo-r elevating the panelwithin the display container to adjust the level of the contents as thelatter are exhausted.

Fig. 5 is a vertical section on line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary detail section on a line correspondingto line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary section of a modification of the elevatingdevice, the section being taken on line 1-I of Fig. 8.

Fig. 8 is a section taken on line 8-8 of Fig. 7

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of another modication of the elevatingdevice.

Fig. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary detail Section taken on a linecorresponding to line lD-I of Fig. 3.

Fig. 1l is a perspective view of another modication of the elevatingdevice, the prongs being shown in upright operative position.

Fig. l2 is a similar view showing the prongs in collapsed position.

Fig. 13 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view illustrating theoperation of the device, the

(Cl. G-44) section being taken on a line corresponding to line l3-I3 ofFig. 11.

Referring to the drawings, I in general is a display container of thetype adapted to contain. small baked goods, such as cookies, biscuitsand 5 the like, the latter being arranged in vertical layers dividedinto parallel rows. In this case, the box or container l is illustratedas being filled with cookies 2, such as ginger snaps, which are solddirectly to the 'consumer by the grocer, the 1Q grocer removing thecontents from the top of the container. When the lled container isreceived by the grocer or other retailer, the cover aps 3 are opened andturned down adjacent the outer sides of the walls, as shown, and a metalframe 4 15 is placed on the top of the box to hold the downturned naps 3in position and provide an attractive finished appearance to thecontainer.

The metal frame i has a hinged cover 5 provided with a transparentwindow 6 through which 20 the contents of the container can be viewedby.r the prospective purchaser. The appearance of they contents of thecontainer through the transparent cover is of vital importance in makinga sale, and where the contents have been partially 2.5 removed andappear to be or suggest a stale leftover, sales are much harder to make.Inasmuch as the prot to the retailer is in the bottom layers of thecontents of the container, it is readily seen that this is a veryundesirable factor.

It is the purpose of this invention to provide means for elevating thecontents of the container as successive layers thereof are removed fromthe top, so that the container always has the appearance ofl sales arethus not iniiuenced in the undesirabley manner referred to above. Tothis end, I provide a false bottom or panel l of sheet metal adapted fordisposition between the contents and the imperforate bottom 8 of the boxas shown 40 by Fig. l of the drawings. The panel is placed in the boxadjacent the bottom 8 before the contents of the box are packed,although in some cases the panel may be placed in previously filledcontainers by removing the contents or opening the bottom for thispurpose.

The bottoms of these cartons are formed. by side aps usually, simplystapled together, and by standing the box bottom up they are veryreadily removed and my improved false bottom inserted within the flapswhich lare then again closed. As the layers of merchandise such ascookies or the like are removed in making sales, the upper portion ofthe box will become vacant.

I then again open the flaps of the bottom and lift 55..

being full or practically full and 35v my false bottom up against thecontents, elevating the same to the top. The teeth engage in the sidewall without causing the same to be sprung to any great extent, it notbeing necessary to spring the side wall at all to do this work but toprovide the false bottom with teeth or an engaging edge sufficientlykeen to slightly penetrate the surface, if the container happens to bemade of pressed board or hard material.

The corners of the panel 'I are beveled at 9 and the edges of the panelare turned down to provide outwardly and downwardly inclined sideflanges I9. The ends of these flanges are provided with teeth II adaptedto engage the walls of the box adjacent the corners thereof. Since thewalls of the box are made of paper or fiber board, they are readilyengaged by the teeth which act to hold the panel and box in adjustedposition relative to each other.

Fig. 10 illustrates how the flanges I0 engage the side walls of the boxwith a slip friction fit while the corner teeth I I bite into the sidewalls, the inclination of the teeth being less than that of the flangesfor this purpose. VvIn this connection, it should be noted that while Iprefer to use sheet metal for the panel I, any suitable or desirablematerial may be used.

The teeth engage the walls adjacent to but spaced from the corner whichprovides a limited yielding or springing action of the walls at thepoint of tooth engagement so that the false bottom can be readily pushedup but is very securely retained as the amount of spring of the walls isnot such as to allow permanent distortion or allow them to spring awayfrom the teeth. The teeth may be quite short, and at the same time theengagement of the bottom with each wall is effective and results in verysecurely retaining the bottom in any adjusted position and this avoidsthe use of springs or yielding pawls which would be necessitated if theteeth engaged an unyielding part of the container.

For elevating the panel 'I within the box as the contents thereof areexhausted from the top, I preferably use the elevating deviceillustrated by Figs. 2 to 6 and l0 off the drawings. This devicecomprises a base plate I3, preferably of sheet metal, having downwardlyand inwardly rolled flanges I4, I4 at opposite edges thereof. Theflanges engage a pair of metal rods I5, I5 terminating in upturnedprongs IS sharpened at their upper ends. Corner guides II are secured tothe corners of the base plate, and have their upper ends fiaredoutwardly to receive the box. As shown by Fig. 6, the rods I5 are weldedin place in the rolled flangesl I4. This provides a very rigidconstruction.

As shown by Fig. 2, the sharpened rods or prongs I6 are designed topierce the bottoms 8 of the container, and elevate the panel 'l as thebox is moved down, to place the contents at the top of the box as theupper layer thereof is exhausted. Thus, as each layer of the contents isremoved from the top of the box, the latter is moved downwardly in theguides of the elevating device to adjust the succeeding layer to a newposition directly under the display window 6. The full appearance of thecontainer is thus maintained until the contents are completelyexhausted.

In Figs. '7 and 8, I show a modification of my elevating devicecomprising a base plate I8 of sheet metal having downturned flanges I9,I9 at opposite edges thereof, upwardly and inwardly rolled flanges 20,20 at the other opposite edges thereof providing bearings, and slots 2I,2I in the center of the bearings. 'I'he metal rods 22, 22 are journaledin the bearings and have downturned central cranks 23 in the slots, therods terminating in upturned prongs 24 adapted to collapse on the baseplate. I

To the under surface of the base plate, I secure a leaf spring 25 havingthe ends adapted to coact with the cranks to urge the same to collapsethe prongs, the ends of the spring having transverse grooves 26 forreceiving the cranks and locking the prongs in upright position. In thisposition, the prongs are adapted to pierce the bottom of the box andadjust the panel to support the contents thereof, as pointed out abovein connection with Figs. l to 6. In the modication of Figs. '7 and 8, itwill be observed that I have omitted the corner guides, this beingdesirable in certain cases.

In the modification of my elevating device illustrated by Fig. 9; 21, 2lare a pair of diagonal strips of sheet metal arranged in crossedrelation and terminating in vertical corner guides 28 adapted to receivethe box. A pair of metal rods` 29, 29 are arranged under opposite endsofthe strips and terminate in upturned prongs 30 extending through thestrips, the latter being provided with holes 3I for the passage of theprongs. In this modification, also, the prongs are adapted to pierce thebottom of the box and raise the panel as the box is moved down, to placethe contents thereof adjacent the transparent cover.

In the modification of the elevating device illustrated by Figs. ll to13, inclusive, 32 is a base plate, preferably of sheet metal, havingdownturned side flanges 33, The rods 34 are pivoted to the plateadjacent opposite sides thereof, portions 35 of the plate beingpartially out therefrom and rolled to provide bearings for the rods. Thelatter terminate in upturned prongs 36 which are connected to thecentral portion of the rods by lateral arms 3'I which coact with the topof the plate to limit the outward movement of the prongs, so that theyare held in vertical position by the leaf springs 38, the latter beingpivoted to the plate at 39.

The prongs 36 are collapsed on the plate 32 by swinging the springs 38upwardly so that their notches 40 disengage the prongs, the springsbeing then swung about their pivots 39 clear of the prongs. The prongsare thereupon readily collapsed, as illustrated by Fig. l2, by turningthem down on the plate. The elevating device is used to lift the falsebottom supporting the contents of the container in the same manner asthat described above in connection with the other figures.

With my display receptacle, the contents are kept sealed within thereceptacle by virtue of the fact that it is not necessary to perforatethe bottom of the box to gain access to the false bottom until after thecontainer is opened for use. Further, the imperforate bottom protectsthe contents of the container during shipment and the like.

Where the greatest economy is practiced, the lifting device with theprojecting prongs is entirely eliminated and I open the bottom of thecontainer for the insertion of the false bottom. Where the bottom itselfengages the side walls, I preferably form the teeth as indicated in Fig.1 with a slight outset similar to the set of a saw tooth as thereillustrated. However, with a keen edge that will slightly penetrate thesurface, the teeth may be dispensed with. I find the teeth, however,much to be preferred as they penetrate the walls readily of suchmaterial as cellular board from which these food boxes are usually madeand at the same time will be effective in engaging hard pressed board.

Iv have illustrated and described my improvements in embodiments which Ihave found very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate ordescribe other embodiments or adaptations, as it is believed thisdisclosure will enable those skilled in the art to embody or adapt myimprovements` as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

1; In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of ber board having an imperforate bottom and a transparent cover,a panel of sheet metal adapted for disposition between the contents andthe bottom of said box, the panel having beveled corners and outwardlyand downwardly inclined side flanges slidably fitting the walls of thebox and provided with teeth at their ends engaging the walls of the boxadjacent but spaced from the corners thereof, and means for elevatingsaid panel within the box as the contents thereof are exhausted from thetop, said means comprising vertical guide means adapted to receive thebox and guide the same as it is moved downwardly, and

vertical prongs arranged within said guide means and having their upperends sharpened to pierce the bottom of the box and elevate said panelwith respect to the box as the latter is moved down, the prongs beingarranged to engage the panel near the corners thereof.

2. In a disp-lay container of the character set forth, the combi-nationof a box of ber board, apanel adapted for disposition between thecontents and the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled cornersand outwardly and downwardly inclined side flanges slidably tting thewalls of the box and provided with teeth at their ends engaging thewalls of the box adjacent but spaced from the corners thereof, and meansfor elevating said panel within the box as the contents thereof areexhausted from the top, said means comprising vertical prongs havingtheir upper ends sharpened to pierce the bottom of the boxv a-nd elevatesaid panel with respect to the box as the latter is moved down, theprongs being arranged to engage the panel near the corners thereof.

3. In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of fiber board, a panel adapted for disposition between thecontents and the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled cornersand outwardly and downwardly inclined side flanges slidably fitting thewalls of the box and provided with teeth at their ends engaging thewalls of the box adjacent but spaced from the corners thereof, and meansfor elevating said panel within the box as the contents thereof areexhausted from the top, said means comprising vertical prongs havingtheir upper ends sharpened to pierce the bottom of the box and elevatesaid panel with respect to the box as the latter is moved down.

4. In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of ber board,

and a panel of sheet metal adapted for disposition between the contentsand the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled corners andoutwardly and downwardly inclined side flanges tting the walls of thebox and provided with teeth at their ends engaging the walls of the boxin spaced relation to the corners connecting said wall.

5. In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of ber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted for dispositionbetween the contents and the bottom of said box, the panel havingbeveled corners and teeth engaging the walls of the box in spacedrelation to the corners connecting said walls.

6. In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of fiber board, a panel of sheet metal adapted for dispositionbetween the contents and the bottom of said box, the panel havingbeveled corners and outwardly and downwardly inclined side angesslidably f1tting the walls of the box and provided with teeth at theirends engaging the walls of the box in spaced relation to the cornersconnecting said walls, and means including sharpened fingers adapted topierce the bottom of the box and elevate said panel within the box toadjust the upper level of the contents adjacent the top of the box.

'7. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board, a panel adapted for disposition between thecontents and the bottom of said box, and means including sharpenedfingers adapted to pierce the bottom of the box and elevate said panelwithin the box to adjust the upper level of the contents adjacent thetop of the box.

8. In a display container of the character set forth, the combination ofa box of ber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted for dispositionbetween the contents and the bottom of said box, the panel havingbeveled corners and outwardly and downwardly inclined side flangesslidably fitting the walls of the box and provided with teeth at theirends engaging the walls of the box in spaced relation to the cornersconnecting said walls.

9. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationo-f a box of ber board,.

and a panel of sheet metal adapted for disposition between the contentsand the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled corners andoutwardly and downwardly inclined teeth engaging the walls of the box inspaced adjacent relation to the corners connecting said walls.

10. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box, and a panel of sheet metal adapted for disposition between thecontents and the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled cornersand outwardly and downwardly inclined teeth engaging the walls of thebox in spaced adjacent relation to the corners connecting the walls ofthe box.

Il. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board adapted to have the contents thereof removedfrom the top, a panel of sheet metal arranged within said box forsupporting the contents thereof, a base plate of sheet metal havingdownwardly and inwardly rolled flanges at opposite edges thereof, a pairof metal rods rigidly fit-ting within said roiled flanges andterminating in upturned prongs for piercing the bottom of said box andsupporting said panel as the box is moved down to place the contents atthe top of the box, and corner guides adapted to receive said box andguide the saine as it is moved downwardly relative to said base plate,the guides being secured to the base plate at the corners thereof.

l2. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box adapted to have the contents thereof removed from the top,` apanel arranged within said box for supporting the contents thereof, a.base plate having downwardly and inwardly rolled flanges at oppositeedges thereof, and a pair o-f rods fitting within said rolled flangesand terminating in up-turned prongs for piercing the bottom of said boxand supporting said panel as the box is moved down to place the contentsat the top of the. box.

13. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board having a transparent cover, a panel of sheetmetal disposed between the contents and the bottom of said box, a baseplate having vertical corner guides adapted to receive said box, andsharpened prongs mounted on said base plate in said corner guides forpiercing the bottom of the box and supporting said panel as the box ismoved down to place the contents thereof adjacent said transparent coveras they are exhausted.

14. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box, a panel disposed between the contents and the bottom of saidbox, a base plate, and sharpened prongs mounted on said base plate forpiercing the bottom of the box and supporting said panel as` the box ismoved down to place the contents thereof adjacent the top of the box.

15. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of liber board having a transparent cover, a panel of sheetmetal disposed between the contents and the bottom of said box, a pairof diagonal strips of sheet metal arranged in crossed relation andterminating in vertical corner guides adapted to receive said box, and apair of metal rods arranged under opposite ends of said strips andterminating in upturned prongs extending through said strips andpositioned within said corner guides for piercing the bottom of said boxand supporting said panel as the box is moved down to adjust thecontents thereof adjacent said transparent cover as they are exhausted.

16. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of ber board, a panel disposed between the contents and thebottom of said box, a pair of diagonal strips arranged in crossedrelation and terminating in vertical corner guides adapted to receivesaid box, and a pair of rods arranged under opposite ends of said stripsand terminating in upturned prongs extending through said strips andpositioned within said corner guides for piercing the bottom of said boxand supporting said panel as the box is moved down to adjust thecontents thereof as they are exhausted.

17. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of ilber board adapted to have the contents thereof exhaustedfrom the top, a panel of sheet metal arranged within said box under thecontents thereof and having toothed means engaging the walls of the boxin spaced adjacent relation to the ends thereof, a base plate of sheetmetal having downturned flanges at opposite edges thereof providingbearings', and slots in the center of said bearings, metal rodsjournaled to said bearings and having downturned central cranks in saidslots and terminating in upturned prongs adapted to collapse on the baseplate, and a leaf spring secured to the under surface of said base plateand having the ends thereof coacting with said cranks to urge the sameto collapse said prongs, the ends of the spring having transversegrooves for receiving said cranks and locking the prongs in uprightposition for piercing the bottom of the box and adjusting said panel tosupport the contents of the box adjacent the top thereof.

18. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board adapted to have the contents thereof exhaustedfrom the top, a panel arranged within said box under the contentsthereof and having means engaging the walls of the box in spacedadjacent relation to the ends thereof, a base plate having downturnedflanges at opposite edges thereof providing bearings, and slots in thecenter of said bearings, rods journaled to said bearings and havingdownturned central cranks in said slots and terminating in upturnedprongs adapted to collapse on the base plate, and a leaf spring securedto the under surface of said base plate and having the ends thereofcoacting with said cranks to urge the same to collapse said prongs, theends of the spring having transverse grooves for receiving said cranksand locking the prongs in upright position for piercing the bottom ofthe box and adjusting said panel to support the contents of the boxadjacent the top thereof.

19. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a base plate of sheet metal having downturned side flanges andupstruck portions rolled to provide longitudinal bearings adjacentopposite sides of the plate, a pair of metal rods journaled to saidbearings and terminating in upturned prongs, the prongs being connectedto the central portions of the rods by lateral arms adapted to coactwith the top of the plate tohold the prongs in upright position whenurged outwardly, and leaf springs pivotally connected at their innerends to said plate and having notches at their outer ends adapted toengage said rods to urge the same outwardly and thereby lock the rods inupright position, the rods being adapted to collapse on the base whensaid springs are disengaged therefrom.

20. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a base plate having downturned side flanges and upstruck portionsrolled to provide longitudinal bearings adjacent opposite sides of theplate, a pair lof rods journaled to said bearings and terminating inupturned prongs, lateral arms adapted to coact with the top of the plateto hold the prongs in upright position when urged outwardly, and leafsprings pivotally connected at their inner ends to said plate and havingnotches at their outer ends adapted to engage said rods to urge the sameoutwardly and thereby lock the rods in upright position, the rods beingadapted to collapse on the base when said springs are disengagedtherefrom.

21. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a base plate having downturned side flanges and upstruck portionsrolled to provide longitudinal bearings adjacent opposite sides of theplate, a pair of rods journaled to said bearings and terminating inupturned prongs, lateral arms adapted to coact with the top of the plateto hold the prongs in upright position when urged outwardly, and springsadapted to engage said rods to urge the same outwardly and thereby lockthe rods in upright position, the rods being adapted to collapse on thebase when said springs are disengaged therefrom.

22. In a display container of the character Set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board having an imperforate bottom and adapted to havethe contents thereof exhausted from the top, a false bottom arrangedwithin said boxl under the contents thereof and having toothed meansengaging the walls of the box in spaced adjacent relation to the endsthereof, and an elevating device comprising horizontal base rodsterminating in upturned corner prongs for piercing the bottom of the boxand adjusting said false bottom to sup-port the contents of the boxadja` cent the top thereof.

23. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a base plate having downturned flanges at opposite edges thereofproviding bearings, and slots in the center of said bearings, rodsjournaled to said bearings and having downturned central cranks in saidslots and terminating in upturned prongs adapted to collapse on the baseplate, and a leaf spring secured to the under surface of said base plateand having the ends thereof coacting with said cranks to urge the sameto collapse said prongs, the ends of the spring having transversegrooves for receiving said cranks and locking the prongs in upiightposition.

24. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a base plate having downwardly and inwardly rolled fianges atopposite edges thereof, a pair of rods fitting within' said rolledflanges and terminating in upturned prongs, and corner guides secured tothe base plate at the corners thereof.

25. In a display container false bottom elevating device of thecharacter set forth, the combination of a base plate having verticalcorner guides, and sharpened rods mounted on said base plate Within saidcorner guides.

26. In an elevating device for display containers of the character setforth, the combination of a pair of diagonal strips arranged in crossedrelation and terminating in vertical corner guides, and a pair of rodsarranged under opposite ends of said strips and terminating in upturnedprongs extending through said strips and positioned within said cornerguides.

27. In an elevating device of the character set forth, the combinationof a rectangular base plate, and a pair of rods pivotally mounted onsaid plate and terminating in right angled prongs at the corners of theplate.

28. The combination with a display container having an imperforatebottom of fiber, and a false bottom adapted to support the contents atany desired level, of means for elevating said false bottom comprising aplurality of vertical pointed prongs adapted to pierce the bottom of thecontainer and engage said false bottom at the corners thereof.

29. In a display container, the combination of a box of fiber boardadapted to have the contents removed from the top, a false bottom ofsheet metal slidably fitting within the box for supporting the contentsand having downturned side flanges terminating at their ends in integrallateral teeth engaging the walls in spaced relation to the cornersconnecting said Walls.

30. In a display container, the combination of a box of iiber boardadapted to have the contents removed from the top thereof, a falsebottom arranged within the box and having beveled corners, and lateralteeth only engaging each side wall adjacent but in spaced relation tothe corners of the box connecting said walls.

' 31. In a display container, the combination of a box of fiber boardadapted to have the contents removed from the top thereof, and a falsebottom arranged within the box and having lateral teeth only engagingeach side wall adjacent but in slightly spaced relation to the cornersof the box connecting said walls.

32. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted fordisposition between the contents and the bottom of said box, the panelhaving outwardly and downwardly inclined side iianges tting the walls ofthe box and provided with teeth formed at their edges engaging the Wallsof the box.

33. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted fordisposition between the contents and the bottom of said box, the panelhaving beveled corners and teeth formed on its edges engaging the wallsof the box.

34. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of fiber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted fordisposition between the contents and the bottom of said box, the panelhaving beveled corners and outwardly and downwardly inclined sideflanges slidably fitting the walls of the box and provided with teethformed at their edges engaging the walls of the box.

35. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box of ber board, and a panel of sheet metal adapted fordisposition between the contents and the bottom of said box, the panelhaving beveled corners and outwardly and downwardly inclined teethformed on the edges of said panel engaging the walls of the box.

36. In a display container of the character set forth, the combinationof a box, and a panel of sheet metal adapted for disposition between thecontents and the bottom of said box, the panel having beveled cornersand outwardly and downwardly inclined teeth formed at the edges engagingthe walls of the box.

37. In a display container, the combination oi' a box of fiber boardadapted to have the contents removed from the top, a false bottom ofsheet metal slidably fitting within the box for supporting the contentsand having downturned side flanges terminating at their edges inintegral lateral teeth.

38. In a display container, the Combination of a box of fiber boardadapted to have the contents removed from the top thereof, a falsebottom arranged within the box and having beveled corners, and lateralteeth at the edges engaging each side wall.

39. In a display container, the combination of a box for goods adaptedfor dispensing from the top, and a false bottom disposed within the boxand below the contents having laterally downwardly projecting teeth atthe edges to engage the wall and retain the said false bottom inadjusted elevated position.

40. In a display container, the combination oi' a box for goods adaptedfor dispensing from the top, and a false bottom with downwardly aringedges disposed within the box and below the contents having laterallydownwardly projecting iiange portions with enga-ging edges to engage thewall and retain the said false bottom in adjusted elevated position.

CHARLES A. SHEFFER.

